Transcript Objectives of Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention)

Objectives of Jalsa Salana (Annual
Convention)
Sermon Delivered by Hadhrat
Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba);
Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community
relayed live all across the
globe
28th June, 2013
NOTE: Al Islam Team takes full responsibility for any errors or miscommunication in this Synopsis of the Friday Sermon
Summary
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih said that with the grace of God today the
German Jalsa Salana starts which will continue for three days.
Today’s Friday sermon was a reminder about the objectives of
Jalsa Salana as set out by the Promised Messiah (on whom be
peace).
People should become models of Zohd (complete devotion),
Taqwa, compassion, temperance, gentleness and mutual love.
Humility and truthfulness should be instilled and keenness
generated for religious ventures.
Every Ahmadi should try to enhance his Taqwa in the three days,
may God enable us to do so.
28th June, 2013
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
The Jalsa Salana starts in
Germany, USA, Kababir and
some other countries today
and will last for three days
Jalsa Salana of various
countries falling on the same
dates has the advantage that
people gathered for Jalsa
listen to the Live Friday
sermon and in this way the
message of the sermon
reaches a large audience.
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
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Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
A reminder about the objectives of Jalsa Salana as set
out by the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace)
Zohd
Taqwa
Reminding is necessary as it raises awareness.
Piety/virtue
Reminding brings about a positive change in a person
depending on their focus and concentration.
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
Many people write in after Jalsa to express immense
spiritual enhancement they experience during these three
days.
Indeed, Jalsa days have such an effect and people gain
these benefits in accordance with their individual state of
faith
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Initiation of Jalsa Salana
is a great favour of the
Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace) on us.
Piety/virtue
It gives us a chance of
collective reformation.
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Jalsa is an opportunity to
attain spiritual
nourishment
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June,2013
Jalsa provides us with the
opportunity to perform our
obligations and
responsibilities.
The Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace) said
that hearts should be
drawn to the Hereafter
and fear of God should
be inculcated. People
should become models of
Zohd (complete
devotion), Taqwa,
compassion, temperance,
gentleness and mutual
love. Humility and
truthfulness should be
instilled and keenness
generated for religious
ventures
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih said
these few words of the
Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace) in fact give
a true Ahmadi the modus
operandi to lead his life.
If we were to only reflect on
the word ‘Zohd’ it carries
within itself such a great
counsel that abiding by it,
roots out every evil.
Zohd, stops one from
dwelling on wrong
emotions; as a result the
doors of all wrongful desires
close.
Indeed, one cannot
completely cut oneself off
from the world,..
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
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… however, one should avoid and safeguard one’s self
from the wrongful and unwarranted desires of the world.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Indeed, not to avail Allah’s many bounties of the
world is akin to being ungrateful.
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
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Once the Companions of the Holy Prophet
(pbuh) said that they would continually fast,
will not marry and not go near women.
In response the Holy Prophet (pbuh) told
them that he fasted, offered Salat, slept, did
household tasks and had married women
and whoever did contrary to what he did
was not from among him.
He said he feared God more than the
Companions and kept his wishes in
accordance to the will of God.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
True Zohd connotes that worldly desires alone are not in one’s
view and one avails of worldly things in moderation.
However, if one is drawn to all the razzmatazz of the Western
world then it is pointless to come to Jalsa Salana and it’s
meaningless to take the Bai’at of the Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace).
In the life of the Holy Prophet (peace
and blessings of Allah be on him) we
note his matchless and supremely
Zohd instils
recognition
the true spirit
of Taqwa.
lofty
examples
in ofmatters
of domestic
problems
andonetroubles,
physical
Indeed, Taqwa
means that
is mindful not
to do something
that would
incur God’s
displeasure
justand
as one
is careful not to
problems
and
troubles
communal
displease a dear one or a friend.
problems and troubles
This happens when love of God is greater than all other loves
This is only possible when one has a personal connection with
God and has spiritual knowledge of Him.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
The Promised Messiah (on whom be
peace) has given many counsels on
attaining this standard of Taqwa.
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
He said that advice was very
important for the wellbeing of the
Jama’at and God is not pleased with
anything that is not based on Taqwa.
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
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God states: ‘Verily, Allah is with
those who are righteous and
those who do good.’ (16:129)
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
The aforementioned verse
elucidates that those who do good
have Taqwa. i.e, those who are
good to others abide by Taqwa.
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
The Promised Messiah (on whom be
peace) drew our attention first to
Zohd and then to Taqwa
He gave example from the Word of
God which states that one needs to
sacrifice one’s own emotions to
benefit others.
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
Bai’at without following Allah’s
commandment constitute mere
words.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
In order to pay the
dues of mankind one
has to abandon all
manner of malice and
rancour and make
one’s heart as clean
and shiny as a mirror;
free from all kind of
shirk (associating
partners with God).
The Promised Messiah (on
whom be peace) said that it
was particularly important for
his Jama’at to inculcate Taqwa
because they follow the one
who has claimed to have been
appointed by God. Thus, he said
that coming in his Bai’at is not
an ordinary matter because he
has claimed to be from God. He
said that his task was to reform
people so that they recognise
their God and make a
connection with Him. This will in
turn generate those high moral
which the Holy Qur’an enjoins.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
God is Ever
Merciful but He is
also Most
Supreme
When He sees
that a community
makes great
claims but does
not follow them up
with practice, it
incurs His wrath.
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
said may we never
experience God’s wrath,
instead may we always try
and seek God’s mercy.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said that
piety/virtue is two-fold
Zohd
Taqwa
Obligatory matters
Optional matters
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
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obligatory
matters include
paying off debts
and doing good
in return of good
God becomes
Friend of people
who practice this
and becomes
their hand and
feet, so much so
that He becomes
the tongue with
which they
speak.
Each piety/virtue
has an optional
value, for
example to do
good in return for
good and then
do further good,
to give alms in
addition to giving
Zakat
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
If everyone in society returns
a favour with greater,
enhanced favour, the would
become replete with love
and peace.
When such actions are doen
with the sole intention to
gain God’s pleasure, God
grants limitless bounties in a
manner which is beyond
human imagination.
There is need to inculcate
this spirit.
We should also offer
optional Prayers along with
obligatory Prayers to attain
God’s pleasure.
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
All this should be without
any other motive but to
please God because God is
not interested in ostensible
worship and sacrifice.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
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Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th
June, 2013
God states: ‘And I have not created
the Jinn and the men but that they may
worship Me.’ (51:57)
why piety/virtue can be a source of destruction
God has enjoined every good thing based on Taqwa i.e,
Taqwa is the kernel, the real substance as opposed to the
outer shell.
If worship of God does not inculcate sympathy and
compassion for mankind, then the outward action has not
generated the intended spirit.
This is akin to when at times fruit looks very attractive from
outside but when cut open it is all rotten inside or like a beautiful
almond which is bitter when tasted.
We have to save this kernel, the essence, of worship of God
and this will be when alongside Divine connection we also
feel sincere compassion for humanity.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih reminded the
German Jama’at that after the
inauguration of mosques in Germany,
their responsibility has increases after.
The main focus for the worshippers should be to
enhance mutual love and regard to such an extent
that it becomes evident to all.
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
The Promised Messiah
(on whom be peace)
wished for his Jama’at
members to have
gentleness and mutual
love and accord which
would become a model
for others.
Models of mutual love
and accord would attract
God’s love and enhance
Taqwa and also draw the
attention of others
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
The Promised
Messiah (on
whom be
peace) prayed
that may God
purify the
hearts of his
Jama’at and
draw them
towards Him
and keep them
far-removed
from mischief
The Promised Messiah
(on whom be peace)
also drew attention to
humility and
humbleness.
God has stated it as a
sign of His servants
that they: ‘…walk on
the earth in a
dignified manner…’
(25:64).
Indeed, humility
promotes mutual
accord and help
engage with
others
Such
humility/dignity
inculcates the
spirit in man
which takes him
closer to God
and enhances
the beauty of
society.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) also drew attention to
truthfulness and honesty.
Zohd
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Indeed, a person who abides by Taqwa follows all virtues, for that is the
very definition of Taqwa
That is why God has especially enjoined truthfulness and saying qawl e
sadeed (the right word): ‘O ye who believe! fear Allah, and say the
right word.’ (33:71).
it is important to stress some elements as they enhance Taqwa.
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June 2013
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih reminded that he recently gave a sermon on the
subject of qawl e sadeed in light of this verse.
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) has
especially enjoined those who come to Jalsa Salana for
spiritual development to adopt truthfulness, honesty and
openness
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
The Promised Messiah’s (on whom
be peace) mission constitutes two
important tasks:
Firstly; to make man recognise God
and forge a connection with God; this
can only be attained if we make a
strong bond with God
Secondly; to pay the dues of
mankind; This can only be achieved
by inculcating enthusiasm for
humility, honesty, love, unity and
sacrifice
Objectives of
Jalsa Salana
Zohd
Taqwa
Piety/virtue
Gentleness,
mutual love and
accord
Humility
truthfulness,
honesty
28th June, 2013
We should reflect over this bond and this
enthusiasm in these three days and enhance it
so that we can fulfil the wishes of the
Promised Messiah (on whom be peace).
Every Ahmadi should try to enhance his
Taqwa in the three days, may God enable us to
do so.